somBuildClass

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This function automates the process of building a new SOM class object.

Syntax

somBuildClass(inheritVars, sciPtr, majorVersion, minorVersion)

Parameters

inheritVars (unsigned long) 
A bit mask that determines inheritance from parent classes. A mask containing all ones is an appropriate default.
sciPtr (somStaticClassInfoPtr) 
A pointer to a structure holding static class information.
majorVersion (long) 
The major version number for the class.
minorVersion (long) 
The minor version number for the class.

Return Code

rc (SOMClass) 
A pointer to a class object.

Remarks

This function accepts declarative information defining a new class that is be built, and performs the activities required to build and register a correctly functioning class object. The C and C++ implementation bindings use this function to create class objects.

Example Code

See any .ih or .xih implementation binding file for details on construction of the required data structures.

Related

Data Structures
  • somStaticClassInfo (somapi.h)